Fragrance comparison

Amistad vs Vetiver Paradise

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

Amistad

Guy Bouchara

4.002 votes

Rank #52,048 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Vetiver Paradise

Carolina Herrera

3.8571 votes

Rank #17,181 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Paradise takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amistad
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vetiver Paradise
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amistad1/5

Vetiver Paradise4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vetiver Paradise
Sillage & projection: Vetiver Paradise
Value for money: Amistad
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Vetiver Paradise
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiver Paradise

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmistadGuy Bouchara

Vetiver ParadiseCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

32%Love

35%Like

18%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Paradise

SillageVetiver Paradise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAmistadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

earthy53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LemonGrapefruitOrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomNutmegClary SageCypressGeraniumPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

CedarVetiverBenzoinIncenseMyrrh

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliNutmegCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverWoody Notes

Category winnerVetiver ParadiseLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer89

Fall81

Winter15

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 36%Work 29%Date 25%Party 11%

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

Work 41%Casual 37%Date 15%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVetiver ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guy Bouchara Amistad is a warm, woody spicy cologne that pairs bright Mediterranean citrus with an earthy woodland base. The scent starts with a brisk splash of bitter grapefruit, tart lemon, and orange before shifting into an aromatic core of crushed cypress, clary sage, and nutmeg. In the drydown, smoky incense, myr…

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Carolina Herrera Vetiver Paradise takes a luminous, featherweight approach to woody perfumery. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and sunny bergamot, cut by the crackle of pink pepper. It avoids the dark, smoky dampness common in vintage roots. Instead, neroli and mild nutmeg smooth out the heart,…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amistad or Vetiver Paradise?

Vetiver Paradise takes 4 of 5 categories. Amistad is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Vetiver Paradise is rated 3.85/5 from 71 votes. Choose Amistad for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vetiver Paradise for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amistad or Vetiver Paradise?

Vetiver Paradise lasts longest (Vetiver Paradise 53/100, Amistad 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amistad or Vetiver Paradise?

Vetiver Paradise projects furthest (Vetiver Paradise 50/100, Amistad 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amistad and Vetiver Paradise smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Amistad or Vetiver Paradise better for summer or winter?

Amistad suits evening wear; Vetiver Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amistad and Vetiver Paradise?

Amistad has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Clary Sage and Cypress, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Benzoin and Incense. Vetiver Paradise has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Neroli, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver and Woody Notes.